Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction for Thursday November 12 2026
The final game of the Thursday night NBA schedule will feature a battle between the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST and the scene will be the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Suns are a 7.5 point home favorite and the total is sitting at 213.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Charlotte struggling with turnovers
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to snap a ten season playoff drought and have not won a playoff series since 2002. The Hornets (4-7) have dropped three of their first four road games and are tied for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Charlotte built a 16-point halftime lead and coasted to a 124-112 home victory versus Cleveland.
Charlotte G Grayson Allen nailed half of his three-point attempts and led all scorers with 27 points. Talented C Naz Reid contributed 25 points (10-26 FG), 13 rebounds, and four assists. Tidjane Salaun added 14 points (4-6 FG) in 18 minutes off the bench for the Hornets.
Charlotte ranks near the bottom of the league in turnover rate and is the only team in the NBA that is not averaging more than 100 points. During Monday’s victory, the Hornets committed 17 turnovers that led to 21 Cleveland points. Charlotte connected on 23-for-46 from long distance and shot 47 percent overall. The Hornets dominated the Cavaliers on the glass by a 49-32 margin.
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Phoenix not getting enough stops
The Phoenix Suns have reached the playoffs in five of the previous six seasons and are trying to establish a new defensive identity. The Suns (4-6) have won four of their first seven home games and are stuck in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Phoenix raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and kept their foot on the gas during a 133-110 home victory.
Jordan Goodwin led all scorers with 18 points (6-7 3PT) in 18 minutes off the Phoenix bench. All-Star G Devin Booker scored 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting and finished with a game-high plus 20 rating. Collin Gillespie added 12 points and eight assists in a reserve role for the Suns.
Phoenix ranked ninth in defensive efficiency a season ago, but have plummeted to fourth worst in that category. During Tuesday’s victory, the Suns outrebounded the Clippers by a 48-37 margin and held them to 42 percent from the field. Phoenix knocked down 22-for-43 from long range and shot a sizzling 56 percent overall.
Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction
Pick: Phoenix Suns -7.5
Charlotte will be without F Brandon Miller (groin), G Kon Knueppel (hamstring), and G Dennis Schroder (hamstring) for this game. These two teams split last season’s series, with each defending their home court. The Hornets are 4-7 ATS and failing to cover by an average of almost nine points. Phoenix ranks fifth in rebounding and Charlotte is last in that category. Take the Suns to win and cover at home.
Pick: Over 213.5
These two teams rank in the bottom eight of the league in tempo. Charlotte has failed to score 100 points in five of their first 11 games, but Phoenix has been struggling to get stops. The Suns are 13th in offensive efficiency and are scoring 112.8 points per contest. Phoenix is 6-4 O/U, which is tied for the second best mark in the league. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Phoenix Suns win 118-104
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